[sdiy] An apology

[Tim Ressel]

Hello friends,

I say friends knowing I may not have many left. I have been out of it 
for many months now, during that time I have treated some folks very 
badly. I am so very sorry for my behavior and hope that I can earn their 
forgiveness. At the very least I can make them whole, and that is what I 
am endeavoring to do now.

You may be wondering what happened to me. I had emergency surgery last 
year to remove a pesky organ that up and died. After that I got addicted 
to the pain meds. After kicking that addiction I fell into the bottle. 
Alcohol helped me sleep, as my joints all ached after the pain med 
episode. So I got help to kick the alcohol. Those two things (I guess), 
plus generally poor outlook and a Portland winter, led to a big bout of 
depression, which I am being treated for. Meanwhile, life without a gall 
bladder is not the cake walk they promised. I continue to have, um, 
episodes.

This is not offered as an excuse. I do not seek sympathy or a free pass. 
I just thought telling my story would help folks understand. I did not 
abuse people out of spite or malice.

That being said, Circuit Abbey is still alive. I am in the middle of 
raising funds to re-run products to fill orders, and shortly with a 
little luck release some new stuff.

To the people I have wronged: Please accept my apologies and please be 
patient a little longer. I will get to you soon.
Life is a funny thing. To quote Auntie, " But how the world turns. One 
day, cock of the walk. Next, a feather duster". I am trying to find the 
strength to rise above it and get back to having fun and making modules.

--Tim


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--Tim Ressel
Circuit Abbey
timr at circuitabbey.com